For $f(x) = \frac{8}{x-3}$ and $g(x) = \frac{9}{x}$, find the following composite functions and state the domain of each. (a) $f \circ g$ (b) $g \circ f$ (c) $f \circ f$ (d) $g \circ g$ (Type an inequality. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. The domain of $g \circ f$ is all real numbers. (c) $(f \circ f)(x) = \boxed{}$ (Simplify your answer.) Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes within your choice. A. The domain of $f \circ f$ is $\boxed{}$ $\boxed{}$ . (Type an inequality. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. The domain of $f \circ f$ is all real numbers. (d) $(g \circ g)(x) = \boxed{}$ (Simplify your answer.) Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes within your choice. A. The domain of $g \circ g$ is $\boxed{}$ $\boxed{}$ . (Type an inequality. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. The domain of $g \circ g$ is all real numbers.
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First, let's find the composite function f o g (fog): fog(x) = f(g(x)) To find fog(x), we need to substitute g(x) into f(x): fog(x) = f(g(x)) = f(x-3) Show moreβ¦
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